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Ford Issues Major Recall Affecting Over 450,000 Vehicles
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall impacting more than 450,000 vehicles across several popular models, citing a potential safety issue with the battery monitoring system. The defect, which affects certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and…
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Flat Tire? Don’t Count on Gen Z, Survey Says
If you’re stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire, you might want to wave down someone from Gen X. A new international survey of more than 3,000 drivers across 15 countries found that not a single American respondent would pick a…
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The American Supercar That Time Forgot
In the late 1980s, a small California company decided America could build its own Ferrari killer. While Detroit churned out muscle cars and grand tourers, Vector Aeromotive in Wilmington set out to create something entirely new: a…
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Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup Spotted Testing - Here’s What We Know
Ford’s first attempt at an electric truck didn’t exactly set the world on fire, but the automaker is taking another swing with a more affordable model. Spy photographers recently caught a prototype of Ford’s upcoming Universal EV…
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This Chopped Jeep Liberty Is the Ultimate $4,500 Convertible Beater
America turns 250 this year, and if you were hoping for a patriotic special-edition vehicle worth celebrating, you’re probably disappointed. Most of the so-called America 250 packages are just tape stripes and badges. But the real spirit…
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The American SUV That Proves Family Haulers Don't Have to Be Boring
There comes a moment in every car enthusiast's life when the two-door coupe gives way to a three-row SUV. The drag strip becomes the school carpool lane. Bucket seats are swapped for trunk space. Safety ratings matter more than horsepower…
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New Car Prices Hit a New Record - and Sedan Shoppers Are Feeling It Most
If you thought the days of eye-popping new car prices were behind us, the latest data says otherwise. As of June 30, the average price dealers are asking for a new car hit $51,974, breaking a record that had stood for nearly three years.…
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Chinese Carmakers Test Canadian Waters as Stepping Stone to U.S. Market
Chinese automakers are quietly setting up shop in Canada, using it as a proving ground before attempting a push into the United States. Despite stiff political headwinds and security concerns in Washington, brands like BYD and Chery are…
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The Wild Afterlife of MTV’s ‘Pimp My Ride’ Cars
Remember that MTV show where rappers and mechanics turned junkers into rolling circus acts? From a salmon-shooting cannon to a van with a hot tub, the modifications on Pimp My Ride were as bizarre as they were memorable. Hosted by Xzibit,…
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When Chevy Put a Corvette Engine in a Family Wagon: The Untold Story of the Kingswood Estate
In the late 1960s, the American muscle car scene was all about raw power, loud V8s, and stripped-down two-door coupes. But Chevrolet decided to go a different route. Instead of another lightweight speed machine, they built something that…
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Mercedes F1 Revives Banned Qualifying Trick with Clever New Workaround
Three months after the FIA outlawed Mercedes' qualifying power boost trick, the team has quietly brought it back—this time, legally. During Silverstone testing, drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell were spotted lifting off the…
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What’s Happening at Mercedes: From a Buyer’s Question to Electric Vans and V8 Muscle
A reader named Rob, who goes by 2Merks, recently reached out from Indiana with a straightforward request. He’s looking to buy a C300 4Matic Sport locally and wants some advice. If you have tips on what to check, common issues, or…
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